[walter mosley]

http://artsbeat.blog...ider-man-plans/


January 11, 2010, 6:48 pm
Sony Switches Spider-Man Plans
By BROOKS BARNES

Spider-Man and Tobey Maguire are parting ways. Mr. Maguire was set to reprise his leading role in “Spider-Man 4” in May 2011 with Sam Raimi, who directed the first three installments, returning to the helm. But following disagreements about the creative direction of the film (Hollywood translation: the script wasn’t so good and there were conflicting casting strategies), Mr. Raimi opted to move on, according to Deadline.com. Rather than move forward with a different director, Sony decided to push the button on a “Spider-Man” reboot that it has been simultaneously developing. In a press release Monday afternoon, Sony confirmed that the next “Spider-Man” movie will take Peter Parker back to high school. The new chapter, written by James Vanderbilt (“Zodiac”), will have a new cast and director and focus on “a teenager dealing with both contemporary human problems and amazing super-human crises,” Sony said. The target release date is now summer 2012. Together, the first three “Spider-Man” movies sold over $1 billion in tickets at North American theaters, according to Box Office Mojo.

[5thletter]

Boo. This. Shit.

Peace.

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[walter mosley]

Boo. This. Shit.

Peace.

E

[Thuro]

Word I saw this and ignored it. I dont know how true it is as of yet. If it is true they better not go Twilight with this shit.

[logic]

Word I saw this and ignored it. I dont know how true it is as of yet. If it is true they better not go Twilight with this shit.

you know what, it seems that's exactly what they might be doing.

[gerbick]

you know what, it seems that's exactly what they might be doing.

wait. what!?

[logic]

wait. what!?

“a teenager dealing with both contemporary human problems and amazing super-human crises,”

what i meant was...from that quote, it seems like they are going to tone down the violence/adult themes and appeal more to teenage issues.

i could be wrong but either way, i don't have high hopes for this

[gerbick]

“a teenager dealing with both contemporary human problems and amazing super-human crises,”

what i meant was...from that quote, it seems like they are going to tone down the violence/adult themes and appeal more to teenage issues.

i could be wrong but either way, i don't have high hopes for this

nooo... nooooo!

I already lost hope for it, but I see what you're saying. And yeah... they turn this into Twilight, I'm boycotting.

[Obsidian Blue]

“a teenager dealing with both contemporary human problems and amazing super-human crises,”

what i meant was...from that quote, it seems like they are going to tone down the violence/adult themes and appeal more to teenage issues.

i could be wrong but either way, i don't have high hopes for this

Sounds like they are going to mess up "Spectacular Spider Man". I mean, Spider Man 3 wasn't THAT bad. There are still places to go with this storyline. I think they should wait another 3 years before even touching the Spider Man franchise again.

[walter mosley]

they're about to pull a Smallville on that joint

[Pnut]

Depends. They might just go back and do it right. Follow the original storyline more. Don't forget, spiderman was always about dealing with human problems and superhero crises.

[walter mosley]

Depends. They might just go back and do it right. Follow the original storyline more. Don't forget, spiderman was always about dealing with human problems and superhero crises.

i really dont mind as long as its not glammed up and ho-motional.

but, thats what the kids are into these days...<shrugs>

[logic]

i really dont mind as long as its not glammed up and ho-motional.

but, thats what the kids are into these days...<shrugs>

sad but true

[BeEasy]

i really dont mind as long as its not glammed up and ho-motional.

but, thats what the kids are into these days...<shrugs>

you'll know when they are giving complimentary kleenex at the gate

[thingsithinkithink]

[marcchrome]

que?

[BIG KEEF]

they're about to pull a Smallville on that joint

lmao...emo superman ass show...

I aint gon front I caught a few episodes

i really dont mind as long as its not glammed up and ho-motional.

but, thats what the kids are into these days...<shrugs>

it really is...sad

"a teenager dealing with both contemporary human problems and amazing super-human crises,"

what i meant was...from that quote, it seems like they are going to tone down the violence/adult themes and appeal more to teenage issues.

i could be wrong but either way, i don't have high hopes for this

I'm sayin tho....didn't they already tackle with that in 2...his bitch left him, grades fallin, can't keep up wit the rent

[Lunchbox]

Sounds like they are going to mess up "Spectacular Spider Man". I mean, Spider Man 3 wasn't THAT bad. There are still places to go with this storyline. I think they should wait another 3 years before even touching the Spider Man franchise again.

Yes....it WAS that bad. They jumped the entire shark and went back to break the record and succeeded three times in one damn movie.

[Thuro]

From my understanding he's a fan of Ultimate Spiderman and it will be a take on that Spiderman..


Marc Webb Confirmed for New Spider-Man Trilogy

It seems Sony found a new Spidey director in Marc Webb.
So it finally seems that Sony has found interest in a director for the Spidey reboot. I guess now they have another trilogy planned.

"Commenting on the announcement, Amy Pascal, co-chairman of Sony Pictures Entertainment, and Matt Tolmach, president of Columbia Pictures, said, “At its core, Spider-Man is a small, intimate human story about an everyday teenager that takes place in an epic super-human world. The key for us as we sought a new director was to identify filmmakers who could give sharp focus to Peter Parker’s life. We wanted someone who could capture the awe of being in Peter’s shoes so the audience could experience his sense of discovery while giving real heart to the emotion, anxiety, and recklessness of that age and coupling all of that with the adrenaline of Spider-Man’s adventure. We believe Marc Webb is the perfect choice to bring us on that journey.”

Arad and Ziskin added jointly, “Over the years, the Spider-Man comics have been told with bold and creative new writers and artists who have re-calibrated the way audiences see Peter Parker. Marc Webb will do for the new direction of the films what so many visionary storytellers have done with the comic books. He is an incredibly talented filmmaker and we look forward to working closely with him on this new adventure.”

Webb said, “This is a dream come true and I couldn't be more aware of the challenge, responsibility, or opportunity. Sam Raimi's virtuoso rendering of Spider-Man is a humbling precedent to follow and build upon. The first three films are beloved for good reason. But I think the Spider-Man mythology transcends not only generations but directors as well. I am signing on not to ‘take over’ from Sam. That would be impossible. Not to mention arrogant. I'm here because there's an opportunity for ideas, stories, and histories that will add a new dimension, canvas, and creative voice to Spider-Man.”

Stan Lee, co-creator of Spider-Man, added, “I’m excited that Sony has chosen a director with a real penchant and understanding for the character. This is a brave, bold direction for the franchise, and I can’t wait to see what Marc comes up with next.”

Added Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige, “The idea of re-imagining the on-screen story for one of the world’s most iconic superheros is sure to deliver an exciting new dimension to Spider-Man fans everywhere. There are volumes of comics and material available to inspire fresh and compelling takes on Peter Parker and his journey as Spidey and we look forward to seeing this come alive onscreen.”

MARC WEBB has won acclaim with his film debut (500) Days of Summer. He has several MTV VMAs™ including 2009's Best Director award for Green Day's "21 Guns," 2006 Best Rock Video for AFI’s “Miss Murder,” and Best Group Video for The All-American Rejects’ “Move Along.” The Music Video Production Association honored him in 2006 as the Director of the Year for his work with Weezer, AAR, and My Chemical Romance.

In addition to two Golden Globe nominations including Best Picture (musical or comedy), his first feature film, (500) Days of Summer, starring Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Zooey Deschanel, has been nominated for three Independent Spirit Awards, including Best Feature. Webb was also awarded the Spotlight Award, which honors outstanding directorial debuts, by the National Board of Review.
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MarvelFreshman: Hopefully with the help of Marvel Studios, they could make a decent film. And maybe I could grow to like the character. But really I didn't expect them to announce a director for the Spidey reboot, before Marvel Studios announced the director for THE AVENGERS. Seeing how both films will release in 2012.

[Thuro]

Spider-Man 2012 Budget to Be in the $80 Million Range

Check out more plans Sony has for the reboot, According to Hollywood Reporter. Including the cast direction, prodution year, and plot fragment.
It was announced earlier today that Marc Webb, will be directing the reboot, while Jim Sturgess is rumored to helm the title role. Well now Hollywood Reporter is reporting more of Sony's plans for the film:

"The plan for the movie is to be in the $80 million range and feature a cast of relative unknowns (so you can quash those Rob Pattinson or Gordon-Levitt rumors at this point). And the story will be pared down to center on a high school kid who is dealing with the knowledge that his uncle died even though the teen had the power to stop it."

"The touchstone for the new movie will not be the 1960s comics, which were the inspiration behind the movies by Raimi, who grew on up on them, but rather this past decade's "Ultimate Spider-Man" comics by Brian Michael Bendis and Mark Bagley where the villain-fighting took a back seat to the high school angst."

"Avi Arad and Laura Ziskin are producing the new movie, which will begin production this year."

[BIG KEEF]

man...what's good wit the new Batman movie

[Thuro]

man...what's good wit the new Batman movie

A review of the news and rumors surrounding the possible sequel to The Dark Knight!

A third chapter in the revamped Batman franchise is probably one of the most highly-anticipated films in comic book movie history. In spite of this, or perhaps because of it, it is also one of the most discussed, rumored about and debated films, as well. To cut through the confusion (or add to it, depending upon how you look at it), here's a compilation of the news and rumors fanning the debates.

Will Christopher Nolan return to direct?

YES Batman on Film (February 2009)

"According to three separate BOF sources, director Christopher Nolan’s recent deal with Warner Bros. for the film INCEPTION, at least includes an agreement between the studio and the acclaimed director to helm his second sequel to BATMAN BEGINS."

MAYBE Christian "Batman" Bale (April 2009)

"Will we do a third movie? It's got to be the right story. You can't make something like The Dark Knight and then come out with something disappointing.

"I would like it if people say, 'You'll never make a good third movie.' I say, 'OK, let's make a third movie in that case, let's prove them wrong. But that's just me. The fact is, I have to! I've signed up! Chris doesn't. So I'm in a bit of a fix if he says he doesn't want to!"

MAYBE Christopher Nolan Representative (February 2009)

"He is doing Inception next. We haven't announced any deal or anything on the next Batman as that is all speculation."

YES Gary "Commissioner Gordon" Oldman (July 2009)

"[Yes,] but you didn't hear that from me."


YES (SOMEDAY) Gary Oldman (July 2009)

"Well, I'm sure they want to do another one... it might 2 or 3 years..."

YES (MAYBE) David S. Goyer (June 2009)

"Well, I believe he said if we can find the story that he's happy with, that he would return. And unfortunately, respecting Chris… You know, talk to him after he finishes Inception, which he's shooting right now. That just started shooting.

You know, we've been talking [about story ideas]."

NO (MAYBE) Michael "Alfred" Caine (November 2009)

"As for the future... if they ever make another Batman I will be in, I will be the butler..."

"But I don't know if they are ever going to make another Batman. If they do it won't be for quite a while."

YES Morgan "Lucius Fox" Freeman (December 2009)

"I know—I just know—that Chris is working on number three. He couldn't possibly not be."


Will we see Two-Face and The Scarecrow again?

Aaron "Two-Face" Eckhart (September 2009)

"If Chris called me, I would certainly do it.

As far as I'm concerned, my character's dead. I've sort of just gone on with my life. I don't have any expectations of being in the next Dark Knight, if there is a Dark Knight. I have no knowledge of one.

I would do anything for Chris. If Chris wanted me to ... I don't know, bring his tea or something like that, I would do it. I had such a good time making that movie, and he's such a great filmmaker."


Cillian "Scarecrow" Murphy (October 2009)

"I hope they make a third one. I think The Dark Knight was one of the greatest films.

[But, Nolan and I] don’t talk about those things. It's out of my control.

"[The Dark Knight is] one of the greatest blockbuster mainstream movies. If anyone can match that or top that it’s Chris. Fingers crossed."


Who will play the villains?

Johnny Depp as The Riddler and Phillip Seymor Hoffman as The Penguin

Michael Caine (September 2008)

"When Christopher said we were going to do The Dark Knight next, I didn't what that meant in Batman terms. I said, 'What's the story?' and he said The Joker. I said, 'Oh, s--t! How are you going to top Jack [Nicholson]?' He said, 'Well, I've cast Heath Ledger. And I went 'Ha! I couldn't top Jack, but if anyone could, maybe Heath could.' And he did.

"I was with [a Warner Bros.] executive and I said, 'Are we going to make another one?' They said yeah. I said, 'How the hell are we going to top Heath? And he says 'I'll tell you how you top Heath -- Johnny Depp as The Riddler and Philip Seymour Hoffman as The Penguin.' I said, 'S--t, they've done it again!'"

Johnny Depp (June 2009)

"I'd definitely juggle it."

Michael Caine (September 2009)

"There is nobody, there's no script, there's nothing. It can't possibly be made before 2011 because Inception is such a big picture.

"Johnny Depp is great in anything, but there is no Johnny Depp in this Batman. They tell me in no uncertain terms."



UPDATE 1: Dane Cook as The Riddler

Dane Cook (November 2009)

"If they brought back The Riddler — a new Riddler the way they did with The Joker — that would be badass. I would do that.

"When they were making the new one and they were doing The Joker, I always thought it [should be] kind of like The Crow — having that dark element but still comedic. It would probably have to be something in that vein, even though I think what Heath Ledger did with the Joker was the greatest comic book villain ever."

UPDATE 2: David Tennant as The Riddler

David Tennant (December 2009)

"I probably should be [playing The Riddler]. But, you'd think my agent would have mentioned something if it was true."

UPDATE 3: Sienna Miller as Catwoman

Sienna Miller (January 2010)

"[I would like to play] Catwoman. I actually love Catwoman. I just think the idea of being half-cat and half-woman is a great kind of villain-esque persona. It's the age-old thing of a femme fatale."